Chelsea GK Mendy discuss his amazing Brentford performance

"I am happy with how I performed," stated Mendy to chelseafc.com.

"It’s down to hard work. I prepared during the week with my team-mates and coaches to help the team, and I was able to do that.

"We knew we were coming up against a very difficult team. They have shown that since they got promoted to the Premier League, especially at home against Arsenal and Liverpool. That makes it a really good result.

"It was very hard. There was so much intensity in the game, and a great atmosphere. We had to suffer and we suffered together.

"We passed the hurdle together. It’s a positive and now we need to build on this momentum in the Champions League."

Chelsea now face Malmo next on Wednesday and cannot afford to rest on their laurels after a tough win.

Mendy has proven to be solid at the back but the team needs to do more to ensure the goal isn't peppered so often.